A fine Mayan bifacially flaked obsidian knife, Guatemala, c. 400 A.D.

A fine Mayan bifacially flaked obsidian knife, Guatemala, c. 400 A.D.

Code: 1467

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Description: A fine bifacially flaked obsidian knife, a horizontal fracture repaired, some whitish encrustation (?glue) on one side, a few minute edge nicks, and a strange purplish stain over part of the blade, otherwise condition good, from Guatemala.

Size: 165 mm/6.5 ins. long

Culture: Mayan

Date: c. 400 A.D.

Provenance: From the estate of a deceased Liverpool collector.